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O'Sullivan beats Perry in final on World Seniors debut
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O'Sullivan beats Perry in final on World Seniors debut

BBC Sport · May 10, 2026, 9:21 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

Key takeaways

  • Changes to seniors tournament rules allowed Ronnie O'Sullivan to take part in the World Seniors Snooker Championship
  • Ronnie O'Sullivan has capped off his debut at the World Seniors Snooker Championship by beating Joe Perry in the final.
  • O'Sullivan, a seven-time winner of the main World Championship, confirmed before this year's tournament that he would make his seniors debut at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre.

Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.

Changes to seniors tournament rules allowed Ronnie O'Sullivan to take part in the World Seniors Snooker Championship

Ronnie O'Sullivan has capped off his debut at the World Seniors Snooker Championship by beating Joe Perry in the final.

O'Sullivan, a seven-time winner of the main World Championship, confirmed before this year's tournament that he would make his seniors debut at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre.

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